Categories: Hot Sandwich, Main Dish, Slow Cooker, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
- 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- salt and pepper
- 5 pita breads, cut in half to form pockets (6-inch diameter)
- lettuce leaf
Directions
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Add lentils and water to a saucepan; bring to a boil; lower heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
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Add celery, carrots, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and lentils w/ water into a 4-quart slow-cooker.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10-12 hours or until vegetables are tender.
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Just before serving, add vinegar and salt/pepper to taste.
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Fill pita pocket with a lettuce leaf and 1/2 cup lentil mixture.